Database Administrator Principal
About The Position
GDIT is hiring a Database Administrator Principal to provide database and application operations support for Government and Contractor personnel supporting NRO security clearance programs. The role interfaces with Government agencies and industrial organizations to obtain, verify, and provide access to NRO programs, and maintains accurate security clearance records in the Security Clearance Tool (SCT) and related systems. The position also supports annual file audits and personnel clearance verification. The administrator uses NRO, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community databases and custom applications, including SCT, DISS, Scattered Castles, the Security Clearance Module, Continuous Evaluation Tool, Case Tracking Tool, OPM Portal, e-QIP, SSRDB until replaced, and Signal Flags. Responsibilities include maintaining production data integrity using SQL statements and queries, generating routine and custom reports, administering user accounts and access privileges, assisting users, troubleshooting IT issues and SQL queries, and coordinating with developers throughout the software development lifecycle. The role provides customer and help desk support to Security Clearance Module and Scattered Castles users, trains users, conducts comprehensive testing of Security Clearance Module upgrade software, and performs daily transfers of module data to the IC Scattered Castles database. It also provides technical assistance for integrating polygraph-related data into the Security Clearance Module within the TALON database application. The position is onsite in Chantilly, Virginia, with 40 scheduled weekly hours and no required travel. A current Top Secret SCI clearance with polygraph and U.S. citizenship are required.
Requirements
- At least five years of related experience, including demonstrated product knowledge and experience with database querying and query optimization.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Current Top Secret SCI clearance with polygraph.
- Demonstrated experience with the current Microsoft Office Suite (2010 or later), including using it to present metrics.
- Demonstrated experience in technical or help desk support.
- Database data-entry skills and ability to learn various databases.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to meet short deadlines and handle competing or shifting priorities with effective time management.
- Demonstrated customer service, telephone, and help desk skills.
- Ability to problem-solve and develop innovative solutions.
- Technical understanding sufficient to teach users how to use security applications and communicate with computer engineers and users.
- Understanding of the basics or underlying principles of computer coding and/or programming.
- Demonstrated experience identifying data integrity issues and analyzing processes that lead to them.
- Ability to appropriately manage and monitor database access controls.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, writing, and communication skills; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Interface with Government agencies and industrial organizations to obtain, verify, and provide access to NRO programs.
- Update the security clearance database and Security Clearance Tool (SCT), and maintain accurate customer records, including briefing and debriefing dates and tracking status.
- Support annual file audits and conduct personnel clearance verification.
- Use NRO, DOD, and IC databases and custom database/web applications to support Government and Contractor personnel.
- Maintain production data integrity using SQL inserts, updates, deletes, and queries; optimize database queries and produce custom reports for operational, statistical, processing, and ad hoc needs.
- Administer custom application user accounts and access privileges, assist users, and ensure database confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
- Troubleshoot IT issues and SQL queries and provide customer and help desk support to Security Clearance Module users and NRO-sponsored Scattered Castles users.
- Provide Security Clearance Module training to users.
- Perform comprehensive testing, including beta, factory acceptance, site acceptance, and user acceptance testing, for Security Clearance Module upgrade software.
- Perform daily transfers of Security Clearance Module data into the IC Scattered Castles database.
- Provide routine weekly and monthly reports to PSD management and create custom reports for PSD Security Clearance Module users.
- Serve as a software implementation liaison, coordinating with developers throughout the development lifecycle.
- Provide technical support and assistance for integrating polygraph-related data with the Security Clearance Module within the TALON database application.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance
- Wellness packages
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Internal mobility support and career growth and learning opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
No Education Listed
